Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication AideThe Certified Medication Aide plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents. This position carries significant responsibility for accurately and safely administering medications and treatments within the scope of state regulations, established training, and company policies and procedures.The Certified Medication Aide is expected to approach medication administration with care, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to resident safety. This includes accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications; monitoring residents for reactions, side effects, and changes in condition; and promptly communicating concerns or medication-related issues to the licensed nurse.In addition to medication responsibilities, the Certified Medication Aide provides compassionate assistance with residents' daily care needs and supports a clean, safe, and organized care environment. Success in this role requires reliability, sound judgment, careful observation, effective communication, and a genuine commitment to treating every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion.ResponsibilitiesAdminister prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side effects to medication shown by a residentTake and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signsReports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administeredThe medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration recordAdminister oxygen per nasal canal or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medicationBe able to accurately follow all principles of good medication administrationAssist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferringHelps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room, and supply room.May be asked to work the floor as a Certified Nurse Aide when additional help neededQualificationsEducational/Training RequirementsA high school diploma or equivalent is requiredComplete a state-approved 140-hour Certified Medication Aide training programAt least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing location as a CNA or CMALicensing RequirementsMust hold a valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licenseMost hold a valid Certified Medication Aide licensePhysical Job Requirements:Lifting 1–50 lbs - Frequent Lifting 50+ lbs - OccasionallyCarrying 1–25 lbs - Frequent Carrying 25–50+ lbs - OccasionallyPushing / Pulling 1–50 lbs - Frequent Pushing / Pulling 50+ lbs - OccasionallySliding / Transferring 1–50 lbs - Frequent Sliding /Transferring 50+ lbs - OccasionallyStanding / Walking - Frequently Sitting / Balancing / Crouching / Crawling - Rarely Speaking / Hearing / Seeing - Frequently Stooping / Kneeling - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Turning / Twisting / Leaning - OccasionallyDriving - RarelyJob InfoJob Identification 870501Job Category FacilityJob Schedule Full timeLocations 3640 Hampton Dr, Missouri City, TX, 77459, US (On-site)Work Days : Variable Shift